In a disturbing case that has shocked the community, Mason Jordan, a former Honolulu police officer, has been indicted and arrested on charges of child sex offenses. The 31-year-old appeared in federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following his arrest on charges including sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution, sex trafficking of a child, and cyberstalking. According to the indictment, Jordan took sexually explicit photographs of a child while serving as an officer and used a hidden camera to record sexually explicit videos of the same child. He is also accused of impersonating the child on social media to recruit other local children as underage prostitutes. If convicted, Jordan faces severe criminal penalties, including a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison. This case highlights the seriousness of child exploitation crimes, especially when perpetrated by those sworn to protect society’s most vulnerable members.
Former Honolulu Police Officer Indicted and Arrested for Child Sex Offenses
Case Background
On June 3, 2022, Mason Jordan, a former police officer of the Honolulu Police Department, was indicted and arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for child sex offenses. The charges against him include sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution, sex trafficking of a child, and cyberstalking. An eight-count indictment was returned against Jordan by a Honolulu federal grand jury on May 26, 2022, and was unsealed after his arrest.
According to the indictment and information presented in court, Jordan allegedly took sexually explicit photographs of a child in 2017 and used a hidden camera to record sexually explicit videos of the same child on two occasions in 2016. In 2020, Jordan is accused of impersonating the child on social media to recruit other local children as underage prostitutes. It is alleged that Jordan met up with some of these children for commercial sex acts in 2020. Additionally, Jordan is said to have “sextorted” a woman he encountered in connection with his duties as a police officer, using underage photographs he obtained of her.
If convicted, Jordan faces severe criminal penalties, including a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison and up to 30 years for sexual exploitation charges, a mandatory minimum of ten years and up to life for coercion and enticement and sex trafficking charges, and up to five years for cyberstalking.
Importance of the Case
Crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children are reprehensible and carry severe consequences. In this case, the involvement of a former law enforcement officer as the perpetrator makes the crimes even more egregious. Law enforcement officers are entrusted with the duty to protect vulnerable members of society, including children. The indictment and arrest of Mason Jordan reveal a breach of that trust and underline the importance of holding individuals accountable, regardless of their professional background, when they engage in such egregious conduct.
Joint Investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and FBI
The investigation into Mason Jordan’s alleged child sex offenses was a collaborative effort between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This joint investigation demonstrates the commitment of these federal agencies to protect children from harm. By pooling their expertise and resources, HSI and the FBI were able to effectively investigate the case and bring forth the charges against Jordan.
The Role of the Honolulu Police Department
Mason Jordan was employed as a police officer with the Honolulu Police Department at the time of the alleged offenses. As a police officer, Jordan held a position of trust and authority within the community. It is deeply concerning that someone entrusted with upholding the law would allegedly engage in such heinous activities. The involvement of the Honolulu Police Department in the case demonstrates the commitment of the department to cooperate with federal agencies in combating crimes involving child exploitation.
Prosecutors Handling the Case
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Wayne A. Myers and Christine Olson are handling the prosecution of Mason Jordan. Their expertise in prosecuting criminal cases will be instrumental in seeking justice for the victims and holding Jordan accountable for his alleged actions.
Project Safe Childhood Initiative
This case was brought as part of the Project Safe Childhood initiative, a nationwide effort launched by the Department of Justice in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood brings together federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet and to identify and rescue victims. The involvement of U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division underscores the commitment of these entities to addressing the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation.
Contact Information
For additional information related to the case, the public can contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hawaii. Specific contact details can be obtained by visiting the official website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii.
Related Content
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii has released several press releases related to cases involving child sexual offenses. These press releases provide further insight into the efforts undertaken by law enforcement agencies to address these crimes and hold the perpetrators accountable.
About the District of Hawaii
The District of Hawaii is served by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes within the district. The main office of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hawaii is located at 300 Ala Moana Blvd., #6-100, Honolulu, HI 96850. Detailed contact information for the office can be found on its official website.